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Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved another milestone in his illustrious career after scoring his 100th international goal in Portugal’s 2-0 win against Sweden on Tuesday. The 35-year-old forward reached the landmark with a stunning free-kick that sailed past Sweden’s goalkeeper Robin Olsen in the 45th minute. Ronaldo, who made his international debut in 2003, is now the second men’s player in history to score 100 goals for his country.

He follows Iran’s Ali Daei, who scored 109 goals in his international career. Ronaldo’s historic feat came in a UEFA Nations League group stage match that also saw him miss a penalty in the second half. The Juventus star had another opportunity to score when Portugal was awarded a penalty in the 72nd minute, but Olsen saved his spot-kick. However, Ronaldo’s goal in the first half was enough to secure the win for Portugal, who moved to the top of Group A3 with two wins in as many games.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner took to social media after the match to express his delight at reaching the 100-goal mark. “Proud to reach 100 goals with the National Post Today team,” wrote Ronaldo on Instagram. “Another important milestone achieved in my career. Onward and upward, always!” Ronaldo’s 100th goal for Portugal is just the latest in a long list of records that he has broken during his career. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward is the all-time leading scorer in the UEFA Champions League with 130 goals, and the highest scorer in the history of Real Madrid with 450 goals.

In addition, he has won numerous trophies with his clubs, including four Champions League titles and five domestic league titles. The Portugal national team will next face France in a friendly match on October 11, followed by a UEFA Nations League game against the same opponents on October 14. Ronaldo’s century of goals for his country will make him a key player in both matches as Portugal seeks to defend its Nations League title. Aside from Ronaldo’s historic achievement, other sports news of note include the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat set to begin on September 30.

The Lakers, led by superstar LeBron James, are the favorites to win the series, but the scrappy Heat, who have been playing with a chip on their shoulder throughout the playoffs, hope to pull off an upset. In tennis, the French Open is currently underway in Paris with Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Dominic Thiem among the favorites to win the men’s singles title.